Nene Valley Nature Improvement Area News Updates

WILDLIFE, communities and local economies are reaping the benefits of England's new Nature Improvement Areas, according to a report published on the 14th November.

The Nene Valley is one of these twelve Nature Improvement Areas (NIAs) set up by the government in 2012, which have helped farmers to access EU grants, made valuable contributions towards university research and boosted the £210 billion rural economy.

They've also attracted outside investment – more than £730,000 from business partners and £7.8 million from NGOs and not-for-profit organisations.

Representatives from a major conservation project in Northamptonshire, Peterborough and Huntingdonshire are attending a special event in London today (26th March) to mark the first anniversary of England's Nature Improvement Area (NIA) programme.

Take part in a new on-line survey to find out what local people think of the Nene Valley! What's your favourite place in the Nene Valley - is it Stanwick Lakes adventure playground for the kids, or Summer Leys for close-up views of fantastic wildlife?

The Nene Valley has today (27 February) been chosen as one of 12 flagship nature areas for England that will receive Government funding to make the Nene Valley better for wildlife, people and the economy